Wearing a face mask might be irritating in more ways than one, but according to a Winnipeg dermatologist, there are ways to avoid skin issues while staying safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. The increased use of face masks caused many Winnipeggers to end up with mask-related acne – or “maskne”. However, we all agree that […]
The federal government unveiled a plan to harness the power of industry in the fight against COVID-19 – one that will see companies increase the production of medical supplies to cope with the rapidly increasing number of cases. The plan will provide monetary support to manufacturers that can retool their assembly lines to make ventilators,
At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, air travel plunged by around 90% worldwide, but now some passengers who need to travel for work or family reasons are getting back on airplanes. At Pearson Airport, measures are in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19. All passengers and airport employees must wear face masks and
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The Edmonton business organizations are pushing back against the mask exemption cards being offered by the city. They are concerned that they will be abused and lead to increased non-compliance. The city started offering the cards at seven recreation centers over the weekend, intended for residents who fit one of the exemptions in the city’s
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For most people, wearing a face mask can be a hassle and many are in search of comfortable options. If you have seen those masks with a plastic valve near the nose – you might be wondering – is it safe to use one? Sadly, the answer is – no. Although a valve might make
A group of Alberta doctors and scientists is calling for the mandatory use of face masks in all indoor spaces outside the home, in crowds, and on public transit. The group, which has a campaign called Masks4Canada, held a news conference after writing an open letter to the province earlier this week with the recommendation.
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As part of preventive measures for COVID-19, it is important to wash your cloth face mask regularly. It is recommended to wash your mask after every use. Once you return home after running errands, carefully remove your mask and wash it by hand right away using warm, soapy water and rinse thoroughly. Another option is
VIA Rail is implementing a new face mask policy for passengers on trains and in stations during the COVID-19 pandemic. VIA Rail announced that passengers will be required to wear a mask when the appropriate physical distancing cannot be observed on trains and in stations. Based on a statement, this is necessary as the economy
NAPA Auto Parts usually sells N95 masks in their stores for people working on and painting vehicles. When a shipment of 2,100 of the medical-grade masks arrived, NAPA’s general operations manager was surprised. He knows that they are a valuable commodity, but he did not hesitate. The CEO of B.C. Seniors Living Association shared, whether
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The next phase of British Columbia’s COVID-19 response will allow residents to host a small group of friends for dinner, getting a haircut, and play low-contact sports. The plans unveiled will make it possible for a wide variety of businesses and services to reopen as early as mid-May, including pubs and restaurants, retail stores, salons
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As B.C.’s economy reopens, TransLink urges customers to have realistic expectations around physical distancing on transit. It is something that may not be possible in some cases as ridership increases. When distancing is not possible, that is where a mask can be a good recommendation. It will only take a few minutes for thousands of
The workers at Coquitlam city hall were treated to a surprising sight – a bright pink unicorn with a rainbow mane, waddling up the front steps to wave at the staff during the COVID-19 pandemic. The unicorn has been lifting spirits around the Tri-Cities and was recently sighted in a Coquitlam intersection alongside a woman
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TransLink stated that it will roll out its own line of face masks in the coming weeks. The transit authority stated that this is being done to help normalize the idea of wearing face coverings on SkyTrain, bus and SeaBus trips as the province steadily opens up during the COVID-19 pandemic. The mask is exceptionally
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Disposable face masks are worn to protect a person from inhaling airborne particles or to prevent the spread of germs to others. These masks are made with either a pleated front with ear loops or in a contour cup design with an adjustable nose piece that secures the mask in place. The masks are used
The well-known ride-hailing services revealed protocols to prevent the spread of COVID-19 such as sanitizing and washing hands. Uber and Lyft are requiring drivers, couriers, and passengers to wear masks a part of the new set of protocols aimed at containing the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada. Uber which is a San Francisco-based giant stated that
Pictures of individuals walking around wearing medical-style face masks have fed a black market for them, but the abrupt popularity has not aided the public health in the COVID-19 pandemic. When it comes to N95 masks, they work by stopping 95% of particles three microns or bigger. The coronavirus particle is 1-2 microns in size.
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According to officials, wearing a non-medical mask can prevent the spread of COVID-19 when physical distancing is not possible. The chief medical officers of Canada defended the record of their agency on non-medical masks as the country’s cases of COVID-19 reached 50,000. The optional use of non-medical masks to stop the spread of the virus
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The Canadian Costco shoppers no longer need to wear face masks when entering the warehouse despite new rules coming into effect for U.S. stores as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Starting May 4, U.S. Costco members and guests are required to wear face masks to go on shopping. The masks must cover the mouth
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A young boy, around 7-years old, is in a severe condition after nearly drowning in a public pool in St-Michel borough. Near drowning incident The police received a 911 call at around 6:35 PM saying that a young boy was found unconscious in a public pool on Francois Perreault St. According to Urgences-Sante spokesperson Stephane
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Despite CPR on the scene, the daughter of the paramedic responding on the scene passed away. A paramedic lost his daughter after discovering that she was trapped in a house fire he was responding to. House fire The fire started on Tuesday morning near Elon, North Carolina. While the responders with the Altamahaw-Ossipee Fire Department
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